Video & Transcript Research : 'county cost share'
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FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- County.
- I think we share some constituents that are here today and their students from Miami-Dade County.
- Just wanted to share about my personal experience at Mass Academy.
- Just wanted to share that bit of information from my experience. Yes, sir.
- I come from Nassau County. I'm a 36-year veteran public school teacher.
Keywords:
mathematics education, career pathways, applied algebra, college readiness, technical education, school counselors, educational standards, certification requirements, evaluation criteria, professional development, public school personnel, salary adjustment, performance salary schedule, cost-of-living adjustment, school administration
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum present and first temporarily postponed SB 920 on mathematics education. The committee then took up SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, sponsored by Senator Rodriguez, which would give districts more flexibility in educator pay by restoring meaningful cost-of-living adjustments for teachers with direct student contact, allowing recognition of relevant advanced degrees, and removing rigid performance-pay caps. Several senators spoke in support, emphasizing teacher retention, compensation, and education as a state investment. The bill was reported favorably on a unanimous roll call vote.
After a brief recess, the committee considered CS/SB 1036 on school counselors, sponsored by Senator Calatayud, to address counselor shortages by removing certification barriers tied to classroom teacher requirements. The sponsor and supporting testimony described recruitment and retention problems, high counselor-to-student ratios, and the need for counselors to focus on student academics, mental health, and college/career readiness rather than administrative duties. Public testimony came from students, educators, and school personnel who described limited access to counselors and the impact on student well-being and college planning.
Committee members broadly supported the bill while noting that counselors are often overburdened and that additional support personnel, including BRACE advisors, may also need attention in the future. Senators also discussed broader efficiency measures and the need for schools and colleges to improve access to guidance services. CS/SB 1036 was reported favorably by unanimous vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded their votes on the two bills, and the committee adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Session (Part I)Receipt of House messages. Aug 21st, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Keywords:
school assessment, public education, accountability, transparency, education standards, STAAR, Texas Education Agency, TEA, public school accountability, school ratings, A-F ratings, assessment reform, student testing, benchmark tests, interim assessments, through-year assessment, diagnostic reports, college career military readiness, CCMR, local accountability plans
Summary:
The Senate briefly convened and received a message from the House stating that the House was taking a vote. No bills, motions, or substantive policy matters were discussed in the exchange.
Pursuant to a previously adopted motion, the Senate then adjourned until 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 21.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Gapinsky, Benton County Commissioner. Gapinsky, Benton County Commissioner.
- Hornsby is in Anoka County, and we're located bordering Washington County.
- It's going to cost 1,200 feet. It's going to cost $762,000.
- It's going to cost 7,000 uh 1,200 ft. It's going to cost 7,000 uh $762,000.
- So we carry County.
Bills:
HF1569, HF460, HF850, HF707, HF798, HF852, HF366, HF365, HF836, HF866, HF885, HF959, HF1196, HF1788, HF1349, HF2272, HF2652, HF1251, HF607
Keywords:
transportation, bond issuance, capital investment, infrastructure, road improvements, HF460, Sibley County, Highway 21, County State-Aid Highway, bonding bill, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, transportation grant, infrastructure improvements, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, stormwater, public works, local infrastructure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I share with Busey and members of the committee.
- Two of the counties selected must have a total population of less than 300,000, and two of the counties
- The chair calls Ed Johnson with Harris County. ...county ballot security, and also representing yourself
- This step imposes all manner of additional costs on both the Secretary and the targeted county, without
- We think this will help us do these tests consistently from county to county and help us be able to explain
Keywords:
Texas elections, Election Code, uniform election date, November election, local elections, political subdivisions, general election date, election administration, municipal utility district, county elections, local government, ballot scheduling, candidate filing, voter turnout, election calendar, HB 3097, early voting, electronic application, mail-in ballot, voting accessibility
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Franklin County ended up with some land in Fayette County and Walker County, and it was relatively
- in Faget County and Walker some land in Faget County and Walker County County County and<00:06:30.720
- Walker County.
- Walker County.
- County. County.
Keywords:
SB337, Montgomery County, probate judge, judge of probate, county officer compensation, salary increase, circuit judge parity, local legislation, county commission, general fund, public official pay, judicial compensation, Montgomery County Legislation, discrimination, immunization, facial coverings, healthcare rights, religious convictions, civil rights, Attorney General
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Agriculture and Forestry
Transcript Highlights:
- Line 149 says the governing body of a county or municipality may but is not required to appoint.
- The substitute just says that the governing body of the county or municipality may appoint one or more
- </c><00:08:46.640><c> or</c> governing body of the county or governing body of the county or municipality
- Uh with our county rural problem.
- Uh with our county government,<00:16:38.639><c> we</c><00:16:38.800><c> we</c><00:16:39.199><c> have<
Keywords:
HB446, Daphne, Baldwin County, annexation, municipal boundary, corporate limits, local act, municipal incorporation, city limits expansion, zoning, land use, property tax, municipal services, Section 11-42-6, Judge of Probate, County Road 54 W, County Road 64, Rigsby Road, Highway 181, Alabama State Highway 181
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- cost of homelessness, emergency healthcare and social services.
- So we have a database in San Antonio and Bear County and it's nationwide. It's called HMIS.
- Uh, is there a cost to get an ID for them?
- Yes, thank you for letting me share. That's it, yeah.
- Why do some have one superintendent and then others have to share? Do you know?
Keywords:
judicial liability, personal bond, felony offenses, judges, criminal justice reform, voter registration, election procedures, change of address, residence requirements, Texas Election Code, Texas election law, residence address, precinct voting, county move, same-county move, Election Code, registrar, statement of residence, polling place, local elections
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 12th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So, if the county or city has until...
- city and county would have to either opt in on their own or just not do it.
- It's my pleasure to present HB196, which was brought from Mobile County.
- It's to set the time limit on the County Commission Association.
- But you know, the county—right, the Jason to my home county, Jefferson County—in 2010, was the epicenter
Keywords:
juvenile detention, county management, legal procedures, juvenile justice, county commission, supervision, administration, vehicle registration, disability access, fines, law enforcement, public accommodation, interim police chief, public safety, municipalities, state authority, 1136, house, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 23rd, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Fort Bend County, or do you also serve Harris County? A little bit of both.
- We share health plans that are created to make coverage more affordable for small businesses and employees
- Some programs now function solely as premium assistance. subsidizing commercial insurance costs instead
- Without needing prior County Commissioner's Court approval, they are only offering premium assistance
- Three Share is a good program, not often used, but. I think that this is a really good bill.
Bills:
HB50
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.298, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to headquarters to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, S.300, to improve accoun Feb 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Ranking Member Markey (member_3508) and I met yesterday and discussed our shared desire to continue moving
- I agree with Senator Paul that before this bill goes forward, there should be an evaluation of its cost
- This includes evaluating the costs to the federal government, not just in terms of dollars, but also
- My amendment requires the Government Accountability Office to perform a cost-benefit analysis of this
- I share your alarm that SBA was forced to shut off disaster lending because it took so long to notify
Keywords:
employee relocation, headquarters, Small Business Administration, Washington metropolitan area, telework, cost reduction, rural markets, geographic diversity, disaster loans, accountability, reporting, loan forgiveness, federal funding, SBA reforms, small business, disaster assistance, transparency, report publication, government accountability
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Organizational business meeting to consider committee rules, an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress, S.347, to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 Feb 5th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Environment and Public Works Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislation also modernizes the program's grant amounts to match current construction costs and project
- For that pollution on the part of the fossil fuel industry, that they're paying an appropriate share
Keywords:
brownfields, brownfield cleanup, site remediation, environmental cleanup, contaminated property, redevelopment, revitalization, CERCLA, Superfund, EPA grants, state response programs, environmental justice, disadvantaged communities, small communities, local government grants, nonprofit eligibility, community engagement, Alaska Native tribes, Regional Corporations, Village Corporations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The re bill um in mostly Wilton County.
- </c> who will share you more information. who will share you more information.
- We share the concerns for mobility for those who don't drive and agree with the testimony shared today
- Despite vague shared prosperity.
- We share the concerns for mobility for those who don't drive and agree with the testimony shared today
Keywords:
vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- sponsored by Senator Creighton, and in honor of the fact that Senator Nichols carried Montgomery County
- Lois started to pick up Montgomery County and she sent a picture, like, said, 'In the world, did you
- That's called being the senator for Montgomery County for a long time.
Bills:
SB3038, SB3045, SB3065, SB3069, SB3071, HB2025, HB2149, HB3370, HB4205, HB4506, HB5424, HB5652, HB24, HB3687
Keywords:
Fort Bend County, Municipal Utility District, MUD, special district, Rosenberg, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, TCEQ, ad valorem tax, bond issuance, assessments, fees, taxes, eminent domain, road district, storm drainage, infrastructure financing, development agreement, municipal consent, temporary directors, public utility district
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met with a quorum and took up a series of pending bills, mostly local-government measures. Early action included final committee approval of Senate Bill 1633 and S.J.R. 60, followed by Senate Bill 3038 and Senate Bill 3045, both reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also considered House Bill 24, adopted a committee substitute, and reported the substitute version favorably; House Bill 2025 was likewise reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar.
Members then handled several companion and local bills, including House Bill 2713 as the companion to Senate Bill 1331, which was reported favorably and placed on the local and uncontested calendar. House Bill 3348, House Bill 3370, House Bill 3505, and House Bill 4506 were each reported favorably, with no objections to local-and-uncontested placement. House Bill 5424 passed on a 6-1 vote, and House Bill 5652 passed with one present-not-voting, both also sent to the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also adopted substitutes and reported House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205, though both were later reconsidered because the wrong script had been read.
After reconsideration, House Bill 3687 and House Bill 4205 were each re-voted and reported favorably to the full Senate, with both placed on the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 3071 was also reported out on a 5-2 vote after adoption of a committee substitute. The meeting ended with no further business and the committee standing at recess subject to the call of the chair.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And so that means their premiums, whatever, the costs of insurance would be shared by all members, a
- And so that means their premiums, whatever, the costs of insurance would be shared by all members, a
- blanket disability insurer's insurance policy issued on or after January 1, 2027, from imposing a cost-sharing
- SB 1165 eliminates cost-sharing or co-pays for medically necessary diagnostic breast examinations and
- Currently, Medicaid and the state employee health program have waived the cost-sharing components for
Keywords:
breast cancer, screening services, health insurance, cost sharing, preventive care, storm damage, catastrophic storm, hail damage, wind damage, roof repair, roof replacement, post-storm repairs, insurance claim, property and casualty insurance, adjuster, public adjuster, contractor licensing, homeowner protections, deductible waiver, insurance fraud prevention
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- and soon in Pierce County.
- Ten other counties have chosen to fully plan under the GMA, and the cities within those counties must
- But for a county that opted into the full requirements of the GMA, and the city within those counties
- counties.
- and our funding comes from those counties.
Keywords:
durable medical equipment, sales tax exemption, healthcare accessibility, cost reduction, nonprofit providers, affordable housing, real estate tax, exemption, housing policy, tax incentives, real estate excise tax, REET, growth management act, GMA, local government finance, capital facilities plan, comprehensive plan, county tax, city tax, voter approval
Summary:
House Finance heard a series of bill briefings and public hearings on tax and revenue measures. HB 2175 would exempt free durable medical equipment providers from retail sales and use tax on certain equipment purchases; the sponsor and a nonprofit provider testified that the bill would help charitable organizations furnish wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, beds, and similar items at no cost to patients, while staff said the Department of Revenue expects a small general fund revenue loss and some administrative costs. HB 2608, a reintroduced version of last year’s HB 1210, would require nuclear facility projects seeking the targeted urban area property tax exemption to meet specified labor standards and allow cities extra time to complete projects; supporters said it would help attract major clean-energy manufacturing and jobs, while opponents from contractor groups, environmental advocates, and others objected to the PLA/labor requirements, the tax preference for nuclear projects, and the potential impact on competition and local taxpayers. The committee also heard HB 2227, which would extend an existing REIT exemption for self-help housing to other nonprofit affordable homeownership programs such as community land trusts; sponsors and housing providers said it would lower closing costs and preserve long-term affordability, and staff said the exemption applies to the nonprofit-to-buyer sale, not later resales. HB 2528 would let counties and cities that voluntarily fully plan under the Growth Management Act impose the second local REIT without voter approval; supporters said it would give all GMA cities the same tools to fund sidewalks, ADA work, and other infrastructure, while opponents argued it would raise homeownership costs and remove voter approval for a tax increase.
The committee then heard HB 2292, which would subject gains from qualified small business stock to Washington’s capital gains tax beginning in 2026. Staff said the bill would affect about 260 taxpayers and raise roughly $1.2 million in fiscal year 2027, while the sponsor argued it closes a loophole that mainly benefits wealthy investors and does not affect the standard deduction or other existing exemptions. Testimony split sharply: tax policy advocates supported the bill as a way to make the tax code less regressive, while startup founders, venture and tech industry representatives, and small business groups warned it would discourage investment, hurt founders and early employees, and push innovation activity out of state. Finally, HB 2257 was briefed as a Department of Revenue request bill making technical and administrative tax-code changes, largely to codify guidance tied to last year’s sales-tax-on-services legislation; staff said the changes are intended to clarify definitions, exclusions, sourcing, and related tax treatment, and DOR testified in support, explaining that the bill would give taxpayers statutory certainty for rules the department has already been enforcing administratively.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- He said the other piece that goes hand in hand with this is the county cost share.
- He said the counties that want the 48-hour rule want the county cost share completely removed, while
- the other bookend wants the 48-hour rule gone but the county cost share kept in place.
- > that</c> spends the county cost share during that spends the county cost share during that timeline
- Specific to the county cost share that you spoke to, it is quite significant.
Keywords:
mental health, emotional disturbance, terminology update, statutory cleanup, conforming amendments, children's mental health, serious mental illness, severe emotional disturbance, case management, residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis services, health plan coverage, antipsychotic drugs, medical assistance, Medicaid, foster care, juvenile court, school discipline, county board
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (2-21-23)
Keywords:
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ELIZABETH LUCAS, IMPLANTATION TECHNICAL SERVICES & COURT SERVICES DIRECTOR. THE AOC ADDRESSED FUNDING AND UPDATES TO
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DIVORCE FORMS PILOT & SMALL CLAIMS COURT PILOT. HB 238 & HB 244 HAS ENABLED VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO BE ENACTED IN
SEVERAL COUNTIES IN KY, AND FUNDS FOR STAFF TRAINING ON THE PROGRAMS., 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So the way these plans work is we update the benefit plan for a higher cost share.
- Step one is the claim will process with a higher member cost-share amount.
- And in fact, the patient's cost share, maximum amount of pocket, could be $5,000.
- Because at $10,000, their cost share goes down to zero because they've met the out-of-pocket.
- And so employees are told, if you don't sign up for this, your cost share will be a thing.
Keywords:
family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, liability insurance, coverage defenses, direct action, judgment enforcement, legal procedures, insurance referrals, compensation, non-licensed agents, consumer protection, insurance products, HB 870, Act 907, Louisiana insurance, health insurance, prescription drugs
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:05 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, this would urge the County of Hawaii and City and County of Honolulu to adopt ordinances banning
- Moving on to SCR 83, which requests the City and County of Honolulu to consider developing a facility
- </c><00:04:04.560><c> City</c><00:04:04.760><c> and</c><00:04:04.840><c> County</c><00:04:05.040><c>
- of</c> County of Hawaii and City and County of County of Hawaii and City and County of Honolulu<00:04
- </c><00:04:32.720><c> of</c> which requests the City and County of which requests the City and County
Keywords:
dust monitoring, public health, environmental quality, Waimanalo Gulch, air quality, particulate matter, community engagement, health risks, pollution mitigation, mattress stewardship, environmental protection, recycling, producer responsibility, solid waste management, environment, pollution, tourism, disposable bodyboards, polystyrene, marine ecosystems
Summary:
The Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection held its final hearing of the session on April 17, 2026, and took up a series of Senate concurrent resolutions focused on environmental protection, waste reduction, and energy policy. Measures discussed included SCR 142 on dust monitoring near Waimanalo Gulch, SCR 39 on a mattress stewardship program, SCR 40 on banning disposable bodyboards, SCR 83 on a lithium-ion battery disposal facility, SCR 168 on a demolition waste reduction working group, SCR 96 on reporting on the Hawaii Electric Reliability Administrator, SCR 166 on PUC considerations for a generational energy commitment, and SCR 172 on a comprehensive analysis to reduce costs and financial risk while meeting state goals.
Testimony was generally supportive of the environmental and waste-management measures. The Department of Health supported SCR 39 and provided comments on SCR 142; Climate Protectors Hawaii supported SCR 39, SCR 83, SCR 168, and SCR 172; the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and Hawaii Reef and Ocean's Coalition submitted comments or support on SCR 168; and the Public Utilities Commission provided comments on SCR 96 and SCR 166. On SCR 166, Greenpeace Hawaii testified in opposition to LNG, arguing it would worsen pollution and climate impacts, while Earthjustice supported the intent but suggested amendments. Earthjustice also supported SCR 172 and offered friendly amendments to improve the study language.
In decision-making, the chair recommended deferral of SCR 142 because an existing regulatory framework already addresses the issue. The committee then voted to pass SCR 39, SCR 40, SCR 83, SCR 96, and SCR 166 unamended. SCR 168 was passed with amendments to reflect OPSD's requested changes and to make the working group temporary, with a two-year term and annual reports due before session. SCR 172 was passed with amendments accepted from Earthjustice. Rep. Quinlan was noted as excused for the votes, and the committee adjourned after adopting the final recommendation.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just simply a procedure to give state employees and retired state employees a cost of living increase
- Well, the difference is a bonus is just one time anyway, whereas a cost of living increase is Whereas
- a cost of living increase is traditionally put forward or it goes on forever.
- That quadriennium of '03 to '06, which I was here then, we gave three cost of living increases and told
- It's lower risk and it's less risk to healthcare and other costs through Medicare and Medicaid costs
Keywords:
SSUT, simplified sellers use tax, sales tax distribution, municipal revenue, municipal population, annexation, deannexation, incorporation, boundary change, federal census, decennial census, Department of Revenue, local government finance, revenue sharing, municipal boundaries, population recalculation, probate judge, Boundary and Annexation Survey, Alabama municipalities, HB158